Historic House Listings

Alaska time! The Spirit Mountain Artworks store, C. 1910. $225,000

November 23, 2025

Alaska time! Such pretty scenery! This is the old Spirit Mountain Artworks store. It was built in 1910. It is located in Chitina, Alaska. The downstairs is operating as a gallery and the contents are negotiable. The upstairs has been converted into living quarters. Plumbing has been installed, but must not be completed as they don’t list it having a bathroom. Two bedrooms and 1,430 square feet. $225,000

Contact Margaret Billinger with Jack White Real Estate

From the Zillow listing:

 

Spirit Mountain Artworks, a National Historic Site w/ upstairs living quarters. Upgrades galore from 1978 thru present. False Front Building with side stair access to living quarters. Between the Richardson Highway, McCarthy and Kennecott Mine. Visit http://www.spiritmountainalaska.com/ to learn more about this thriving business & building. Perfect for continuing or creating a legacy!The exterior has recently been refinished (solid stain). An interior stairway is also available (see pictures), and the exterior one is now covered. Hardwired CO detectors, 24 circuit wiring (designed by electrical engineer) and track lighting both in the shop and the home. Double pane windows with thermal shutters, Toyo (oil) and wood stoves, commercial grade drywall (5/8″) throughout and 12″ R40 insulation. A positive pressure heat exchange ventilation system w/ humidistat helps protect the artwork and the humans. 12 foot ceilings in the retail and the large workshop/studio/ outfitting space behind it, add to these attractions. Internet and telephone via fiber optic. Additional wiring for bathroom, floor outlets, kitchen venting in anticipation of increased community capacity and development (e.g., plumbing), has been installed. Additional loft office/ work space in addition to the workshop/studio space. New “cold” roof (corrugated, galvanized metal) and 6 ft. basement/crawl space treated wood foundation included in original rehab. Assorted artifacts (mechanical parts, porcelain sinks, etc.) gallery inventory can be negotiated separately, cases and displays, new and salvaged lumber, mailing lists, software, and other business and maintenance related tools/ items are included in the price. Historic Register Nomination and Preservation Plan documentation available including architectural, electrical and soils engineering plans

 

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